Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo has issued a strong call to Kenyans, urging them to take responsibility for the country’s challenges, citing a decline in societal values and misplaced political priorities. Speaking in an interview on NTV, the outspoken legislator emphasized that the country’s leadership crisis is a direct reflection of its citizens’ choices and priorities.
According to Odhiambo, Kenyan politicians, who are often entrusted with power to bring about national transformation, end up pursuing personal interests instead of the greater good. She pointed out that this failure stems from the electorate, who often choose leaders based on aspirations rather than virtues.
“Kenyans must own up to the fact that we’ve messed up our country. We have no sense of values. We end up saying words that mean nothing because we don’t truly believe in them,” she remarked. She further argued that certain laws in the country exist merely for cosmetic purposes and should be repealed.
Odhiambo called for an urgent reassessment of national values, urging every citizen to examine their role in perpetuating poor leadership. She highlighted that in successful nations, citizens hold their leaders accountable and do not tolerate impunity.
“In countries where you see things changing, people do not tolerate impunity. But in a country where I know society will tolerate my bad manners, will you expect me to come to Parliament and change? No,” she asserted.
Her comments come at a time of heightened political tension, particularly following a recent court ruling that stripped Kenya Kwanza of its majority status in Parliament. The court ruled that the Speaker’s earlier declaration, which had favored Kenya Kwanza, was defective.
Welcoming the ruling, Odhiambo insisted that Parliament must respect judicial decisions, regardless of individual or party preferences. “The court bases its decision on what is presented before them. The petition that was before them was about the ruling by the Speaker, and that ruling was defective. We were the majority,” she stated.
During a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Odhiambo became a key figure in the debate, demanding that Speaker Moses Wetangula officially recognize the Azimio coalition as the majority side. “The court decided that the Azimio side is the majority coalition. As a Parliament, we need to obey court rulings even if we do not agree with them,” she asserted.
All eyes are now on Speaker Wetangula, who is set to deliver his verdict on Wednesday, a decision that could significantly shape the political landscape in Parliament. Meanwhile, Odhiambo’s remarks have ignited a national conversation on the role of citizens in shaping Kenya’s political future.
